William L. Jett

He was born on August 29, 1936 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He graduated from Leon High School in 1954 and attended Florida State University. He began his career with Landrum Insurance Agency, continuing on to become part-owner of Jett Trading Company. He spent the majority of his career with the Florida Department of Insurance, finally becoming an independent contractor for the state's insurance department.

He is survived by his wife, Sally Jett; his two children, Becki de la Rionda and Bill Jett; his five grandchildren, Susanna Elliott, Beth de la Rionda, Caroline de la Rionda, Preston Jett, and Dalton Jett; his brother, Robert Jett, Jr.; and five nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Elizabeth Wyrick, and by his parents, Robert Jett, Sr. and Claribel Jett.

Lloyd was a member of the National Guard, Treasurer of Florida Antique Tackle Collectors, a member of National Fishing Lures Collectors Club, and a member of the Case Collectors Club. He spent most of his free time hunting, fishing, and collecting fishing lures and knives. He crafted hand-made fishing lures in his shop in Greensboro, Florida. His collection of Florida-made fishing lures is on display at the Antique Car Museum in Tallahassee, Florida.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, September, 23, 2010 at Culley's Meadowwood Memorial Park, 700 Timberlane Road, in Tallahassee. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Providence Baptist Church, 1612 Providence Road, Quincy, Florida 32351.

Arrangements are under the direction of Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home, Tallahassee, FL.